Shanling M8T
Android Portable Player
- Flagship-Level Audio Technology
- Advanced Sound Engineering
- Android 13 - Open System for Hi-Fi Apps
- Long-Lasting Power and Fast Charging
- Ultra-High-Resolution Playback & Bluetooth Connectivity
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 CPU
- Sleek, Heritage-Inspired Design
Shanling M8T
Experience Hi-Fi Excellence
Experience Hi-Fi excellence with the M8T, a true flagship-level portable player that combines cutting-edge technology with the art of tube sound. Featuring two JAN6418 tubes, dual AKM AK4499EX DACs, and two AK4191 modulators, the M8T offers extraordinary sound performance, blending sophisticated audio engineering with a refined design that pays homage to Shanling's legacy. The result is a portable player that delivers exceptional clarity, precision, and depth across all audio frequencies.
Flagship-Level Audio Technology
The M8T is equipped with dual JAN6418 tubes, marking the first time Shanling has integrated low-voltage, power-efficient tubes into a portable player. These tubes are suspended in a custom-designed anti-shock structure, which eliminates microphonics while adding a warm, captivating charm to the sound. In addition, the dual AKM AK4499EX DACs paired with AK4191 modulators provide superior sound clarity, ensuring that audio is reproduced with remarkable cleanliness and precision. The M8T also offers three distinct output modes: Transistor, Triode, and Ultra-Linear, allowing users to tailor the sound to their personal preferences. With a high-power output of up to 1125mW at 32Ω, the M8T can effortlessly drive even the most demanding headphones, delivering a rich, transparent listening experience.
Advanced Sound Engineering
Shanling has perfected the audio engineering behind the M8T, with an in-house developed I/V stage featuring ADI ADA45253 high-speed, low-noise amplifiers optimized for exceptional performance. The low-pass filter, using OPA1612 combined with Panasonic capacitors and thin-film resistors, minimizes distortion and ensures smooth I/V conversion. A custom FPGA solution and upgraded Japanese KDs active crystal oscillators at 90.3168MHz and 98.304MHz offer incredibly accurate sound reproduction, delivering unparalleled clarity and depth across the frequency spectrum.
Android 13 - Open System for Hi-Fi Apps
The M8T runs on the newly upgraded Android 13 system, ensuring long-term compatibility with future updates and a wide range of music apps. Shanling’s Android Global Lossless Output (AGLO) ensures that all audio data is processed in a Hi-Fi quality format, maintaining the integrity of the sound. For added convenience, the M8T supports DLNA and AirPlay, allowing users to stream music wirelessly, while also offering remote control via the Eddict Player app on Android and iOS devices. Additionally, the M8T includes over-the-air updates, ensuring that the player remains up-to-date with the latest features and improvements.
Long-Lasting Power and Fast Charging
The M8T is powered by a massive 8350 mAh battery, providing up to 15.5 hours of playback on single-ended outputs and 13 hours on balanced outputs. It also supports Quick Charge 3.0 and Power Delivery 2.0, offering 18W fast charging for rapid power-up, so you can spend more time listening to your music and less time waiting for a charge. The player features a full-power amplifier with three levels of gain and precise volume control, making it ideal for pairing with a wide range of headphones, from ultra-sensitive IEMs to full-sized planar headphones.
Ultra-High-Resolution Playback & Bluetooth Connectivity
The M8T supports local playback of high-resolution audio files, including PCM up to 768kHz and DSD1024, ensuring you get the most out of your Hi-Res collection. The XMOS XU316 USB input allows the M8T to function as a Hi-Fi USB DAC when connected to a computer, with support for PCM 768kHz and DSD512. Additionally, the M8T can be used as a Bluetooth DAC/AMP with LDAC, SBC, and AAC support, enabling high-quality wireless audio transmission for all your Bluetooth devices.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 CPU
The M8T is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor with an Adreno 610 GPU, ensuring smooth and lag-free performance for all applications and streaming services. This powerful hardware, combined with an optimized Android 13 system, guarantees a seamless user experience, whether you're listening to music, browsing apps, or enjoying video content. The Qualcomm WCN3980 wireless module ensures fast and stable internet connections, supporting both 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi and MIMO technology.
Sleek, Heritage-Inspired Design
Drawing inspiration from Shanling’s heritage models, the M8T features a stunning design carved from a single piece of aircraft-grade aluminum, with an intricate wave pattern on the sides. The sleek, deep-black body not only looks elegant and modern but is also durable and ergonomic. The M8T combines Shanling’s long-standing commitment to design excellence with cutting-edge technology, creating a beautiful and high-performance portable player that feels as premium as it sounds.
Technical Details
Processing Time
This product is in Pre-order period. Pre-orders are provided for items that have not reached us and will take some time to be shipped out.
Pre-order Period: 1 month.
Note:
- No cancellation of orders once ordered.
- All orders to be shipped out sequentially.
Customer Reviews
This is my first Flagship DAP as a newbie. Bought from a different place.
They sound exceptionally good and the sound stage is amazing, you’ll have to pair it with a V-shaped IEM, don’t pair it with a warm sounding cans.
Multiple choice of sound profiles with the Tube modes and Filters. It is warm, warmer and warmest to keep it simple.
As usual with the AKM dac chips, the Bass is clean and accurate but lacks punch. As a basshead I’m a little disappointed with the results.
Battery life is close to the advertised.
The OS is mediocre at best, doesn’t have system wide EQ or PEQ, feels sluggish with interactions. Can’t pin apps, can’t change launcher. There is bug while switching apps, the sound runs at 2x or higher, you’ll have to restart to fix.
Apart from software, this is sounds super good and I barely keep them off. Recommended if you are looking for anything around this price range.
Shipping Policy
Which countries do you ship to?
We are generally able to ship to most countries via Express Shipping, and many countries via Standard Shipping. You may clarify this with our team to check whether Standard Shipping is available to your country.
We cannot ship to addresses that are "PO boxes or APO/FPO".
*Note: Generally, we can only do Selected Shipping to India and Russia. We can only do Express Shipping to Africa, Argentina, Hawaii, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro and Sri Lanka, to name a few.
This may be subjected to changes due to unpredictable issues such as Covid, war, and etc.
How much does shipping cost?
We have two shipping methods - Standard Shipping and Express Shipping.
Standard Shipping is free for most countries, while Express Shipping is 15-35USD depending on your country. If your order is over 270USD, Express Shipping is free*.
*This applies for most countries. However, large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs (e.g. HarmonicDyne G200, MUSICIAN MDP-2, and etc.) are excluded.
Shipping fees exclude import taxes or processing fees that may be applicable for your country. Linsoul is not responsible for such fees. Should you refuse to pay the tax/customs fees, shipping fees will still be deducted from the amount paid for thetwo-way freightcharges. The cost of the freight charges may be more than the amount reflected on your order due to tax and other miscellaneous fees.
Some parcels claimed to be “returned to the seller” may be destroyed by the post office or customs officers when buyers refuse to accept their parcels or fail to pay for their taxes.No refundwill be processed for such cases.Standard Shipping via YunExpress is a tax-inclusive option for some countries. However, Linsoul will not be responsible for additional administrative or handling fees charged by your local courier company or customs. Please kindly check this with your local customs.For certain remote areas, there may be additional charges via Express Shipping. We will contact you if there is a need to make additional payments. Please contact us before placing an order, should you have any queries regarding shipping.
How long does it take to receive the order after it is placed?
For in-stock products, your order will be shipped within 3 working days. You may check with our staff regarding the in-stock status of any products.
Customized items will take a longer time. Please contact our staff for more information.
On normal non-sale days, once your parcel has been shipped out:
- For Standard Shipping, it takes about 2-4 weeks for items to be delivered after shipping out. For some countries, it might take up to 2-3 months, depending on your country, its customs and other factors.* The duration for transit is something beyond our control. Linsoul will not be making refunds for such cases. Please consider an upgrade to Express Shipping or keep the waiting time in mind.
- For Express Shipping, it takes about 3-7 days for items to be delivered after shipping out.
*Note: Timings might be affected due to festive seasons or other unforeseen circumstances
What happens if the parcel has been shipped but not delivered?
First, kindly contact your local courier using the local tracking number.
If your parcel were to be in transit for at least 3 months, it may have been lost in transit.
For orders below $50USD, you may either opt for a one-time reshipment of parcel OR a full refund of the amount paid in cash via PayPal/Credit/Debit card.
For orders above $50USD, we will only process a 50% refund of your order paid in cash via PayPal/Credit/Debit card. Should there be any concern about Standard Shipping, you are encouraged to opt for DHL Express Shipping instead.
Customers are to bear the consequences and fees incurred, if the parcel was undelivered due to any of the following situation:
- Wrong address or phone number provided by recipient
- Recipient was uncontactable when courier company contacted
- Refusal to sign for the package by recipient
- Lost or damaged parcel because recipient opted for “no-signature delivery”
- Refusal to pay for the local tax/processing fee by recipient
- Refusal to provide supporting documents for custom clearance by recipient
Who will pay for the import tax/custom fees
Customers have to bear any form of custom/import/processing fees that are applicable for your parcel.
Should you be unwilling to pay for the fees and reject the delivery of the parcel, you will still have to pay for the shipping cost. Linsoul will only refund the amount of your order after deducting the two-way shipping fees incurred.
What shipping companies do you use?
We collaborate with these courier companies:
- Standard Shipping: 4PX, UBI, NinjaVan, and Yun Express
- Express Shipping: DHL Express, FedEx and SF Express
Customer Support
How do I get help for my order?
Cancellation or/and modification of orders can only be done manually via our staff, provided that our Warehouse Team has not processed your order.
As our Support Team might not be available during non-working days and weekends, please place your order wisely.
Should you really need to cancel or/and modify your order after purchase, please contact us via our support email (Support@Linsoul.com) or website chat. We will help you with the changes if that could be done.
In general, upon receiving your parcel, please confirm the contents of the package and ensure that the package is in good condition before signing for it. All customers are strongly advised to take an unboxing video of their parcel and packaging when opening their parcels and products.
For faulty/missing items, please send an email to support@Linsoul.com for after-sale services. The following details are required.
- Send an email to support@Linsoul.com with an appropriate Subject Title
- Provide your order number and state the issue clearly
- Attach photos and videos to show that your product is faulty/missing. Shipping details on the parcel packaging have to be clearly visible.
If the photos/videos provided are insufficient to prove the stated issue, we will enquire more. Once the issue has been confirmed, we will arrange for a replacement, partial refund or a full refund (where applicable). For incorrect products, Linsoul reserves all rights in deciding whether you need to return the incorrect item or not. Please kindly contact us via email first. Our team aims to review your email within 3 working days.
For other queries, the fastest way to contact us is via our website or Discord
Linsoul Audio will not be responsible for parcels that have been damaged during the transit process.
Do I get tracking details for my order?
After placing an order, you will receive the order confirmation email. After your order has been shipped out, you will also receive a tracking email. You can track your order via the tracking number online. Should you not have received the emails or face any difficulties tracking your order, please kindly contact us for support.
For more than 1 orders placed under the same account and shipping address, Linsoul will automatically combine the orders and ship them out via one tracking number. Should you have special requests to have the orders shipped separately, please kindly contact us via Discord or our website's chat. We will do our best to help.
How do I cancel my order?
Cancellation or/and modification of orders can only be done manually via our staff, provided that our Warehouse Team has not processed your order. Orders that have been shipped cannot be cancelled and modified.
As our Support Team may not be available during non-working days and weekends, please place your order wisely as support cannot be guaranteed for such requests.
Should you really need to cancel or/and modify your order after purchase, please contact us via our support email (support@Linsoul.com) or website chat. We will help you with the changes if that could be done.
30-Day Return Policy
Where should I send the product for the return process?
To initiate the return shipment, kindly send an email to support@Linsoul.com within 30 days upon receiving the sealed product(s). The RMA form and details will be provided to you via email.
When must the product be returned after receiving the RMA form and details?
After receiving the return instructions from us via email, kindly arrange the return shipment of the parcel within 5 working days, and update us with the tracking link via email again. Failure to do so will result in a cancellation of the return process.
When will I receive my refund after returning the product?
In most cases, after receiving and inspecting the returned product, your refund will be processed within 5 business days. Refunds may incur a currency exchange loss or transaction fee, depending on your source of payment (e.g. Bank or PayPal). Linsoul will not be responsible for such fees.